It seems like the humane thing to do. The dogs could be fitted with special tags that shows they are registered to use them.
I think you mean thicker piece and, it is really up to the project/ craft. Glue to sheets of wood with medium thickness for a much stronger object. I bet you could use a thicker piece. Use a very strong bonding glue, or probably rubber cement. I really don't know about the press problem. Sorry
I don't mind the wind so much but the bugs are no fun. I hate to state the obvious but why not just wear a full face all of the time. Many crashes are going to send you face first into the pavement so why ride without a full face anyway. Your face will look a bit odd without a nose.
